The Iran war is unleashing a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from agriculture to drinking water to people’s health. Experts also say it's leaving …
A new AP-NORC poll shows that while President Donald Trump maintains deep support among Republicans, he risks frustrating his supporters if the U.S. gets involved in a prolonged war. Although the …
Wall Street bonuses hit a new record in 2025 as profits surged. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on Thursday reported the average bonus rose to $246,900. That's up 6% from the previous …
The U.S. agency that provides healthcare to Native Americans has a facilities problem. Buildings in its inventory are decades-old, dilapidated and don't have enough space to care for a growing …
Louisiana officials warn that the state's $300 million crawfish industry faces dire economic consequences because of a shortage of temporary seasonal workers via the H-2B visa program. Louisiana …
CROWLEY, La. (AP) — Spring is peak crawfish season in Louisiana, an industry worth about $300 million. However, the industry is struggling this year due to a shortage of seasonal foreign …
Today is Thursday, March 26, the 85th day of 2026. There are 280 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 26, 2024, Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being …
It’s too soon to tell if this week’s jury decisions will lead to fundamental changes in how social media treats its young users. But the dual verdicts signal a changing tide of public perception …
Finding a job feels harder than ever. Technology is disrupting the recruitment process, as automation makes it easier to apply to more jobs, but harder for employers to sift through applications. …
An appeals court has ruled that the U.S. can continue to detain immigrants without bond. The ruling Wednesday handed a victory to the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. The opinion …
New U.S. Census Bureau population estimates show that U.S. growth in metro areas slowed sharply as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties. The bureau …
A Florida sea turtle hospital is getting help from space to monitor animals they've rehabilitated. The scientists are particularly interested in amputees. Using satellite tracking devices in …
A growing faction of concerned citizens across America's suburbs are positioned on the front lines of the anti-Trump resistance. They are voters who are often wealthier and more educated than average …
Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it a crime for transgender people to use bathrooms matching their gender identity, even in private businesses. Nineteen states including Idaho …
FEMA is reopening applications for its major resilience grant program after a judge ordered the program restored. On Wednesday, FEMA said it will make $1 billion available for the Building Resilient …
Florida state Rep.-elect Emily Gregory is the latest face of Democrats' optimism after she won a special legislative election in President Donald Trump's home state House district. Florida Democrats …
Parents are wondering what is next after juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles found social media providers failed to protect young users. The verdicts illustrate a growing shift in the public’s …
The Trump administration has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran as the U.S. appears to seek an end to the war even while more troops head to the Middle East. A person who spoke on condition of …
Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport shows how the partial government shutdown is straining air travel as TSA workers miss shifts without pay. Long security lines have hobbled airports …
Two landmark jury verdicts against social media companies have arrived in a long line of lawsuits alleging harm to children who use platforms including Instagram and YouTube. Penalties in excess of …